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August 1, 2013
Recurring Aquatics: The Challenge Program at Brooks Family YMCA
Brooks Family YMCA

Aquatic therapy is enjoyed by people with MS as a low-impact and fun
way to exercise. The Challenge Program is designed for adults only of
all abilites to improve range of motion, experience gentle stretching,
and encourage movement...
August 1, 2013 12:00 PM
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 1, 2013 2:00 PM
August 2, 2013
Recurring 1st Friday Self Help Group, Jacksonville
Beaches Library

1st Friday Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of every month and is
open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 2, 2013 1:30 PM
August 3, 2013
Open Bike MS Baldwin Trail Training Ride

The Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail-Trail is a great way to amp up your
training for Bike MS! The nearly 15-mile paved path displays tree
canopy shelters and is a great place to start and out-and-back journey.
The trailhead is located at 1800 Imeson Rd. on ...
August 3, 2013 8:00 AM
Recurring Westside Self Help Group, Jacksonville
Webb Library

Westide Self-Help group meets on the 1st Monday of every month and
is open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 3, 2013 10:00 AM
Recurring Moving Steadily Self Help Group
Rehab Center of West Florida Hospital

Moving Steadily Support Group meets on the 1st Saturday of every
month and is open to

people with MS, family and friends.


Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 3, 2013 11:00 AM
Recurring North Side Self Help Group, Jacksonville
Highlands Regional Library

North Side Support Group meets on the 1st Saturday of every month
and is open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 3, 2013 2:00 PM
August 5, 2013
Open Bike MS Fundraising Week

Throughout the week cyclists will participate in 5 daily challenges and
1 week-long challenge to win amazing prizes, including Bike Shop Gift
Certificates, Bike MS cap and gloves, Polar water bottles or the Grand
Prize of an iPad!

Get the Word Out M...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Open Bike MS Training Rides (Bike Shop Promotion Week)

All of the following training rides during Bike Shop Promotion Week
start and finish at the respective Bike Shop. These rides cater to
cyclist of all skill levels and are meant for cyclists to not only
gauge where they are in their training, but to al...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Open Novartis MS Education Link Event
Jacksonville Marriott



As a service and courtesy to you, the National MS Society wants to
inform you of this educational opportunity. However, we want o be clear
that the Society has had no role in developing the content or
choosing the speakers for...
August 5, 2013 6:15 PM
August 6, 2013
Open Bike MS Fundraising Week

Throughout the week cyclists will participate in 5 daily challenges and
1 week-long challenge to win amazing prizes, including Bike Shop Gift
Certificates, Bike MS cap and gloves, Polar water bottles or the Grand
Prize of an iPad!

Get the Word Out M...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Open Bike MS Training Rides (Bike Shop Promotion Week)

All of the following training rides during Bike Shop Promotion Week
start and finish at the respective Bike Shop. These rides cater to
cyclist of all skill levels and are meant for cyclists to not only
gauge where they are in their training, but to al...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Ticketed Teen Expression- Sea World Orlando
Sea World



Teen Expression
August 6, 2013 8:00 AM
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 6, 2013 2:00 PM
August 7, 2013
Open Bike MS Fundraising Week

Throughout the week cyclists will participate in 5 daily challenges and
1 week-long challenge to win amazing prizes, including Bike Shop Gift
Certificates, Bike MS cap and gloves, Polar water bottles or the Grand
Prize of an iPad!

Get the Word Out M...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Open Bike MS Training Rides (Bike Shop Promotion Week)

All of the following training rides during Bike Shop Promotion Week
start and finish at the respective Bike Shop. These rides cater to
cyclist of all skill levels and are meant for cyclists to not only
gauge where they are in their training, but to al...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
August 8, 2013
Open Bike MS Fundraising Week

Throughout the week cyclists will participate in 5 daily challenges and
1 week-long challenge to win amazing prizes, including Bike Shop Gift
Certificates, Bike MS cap and gloves, Polar water bottles or the Grand
Prize of an iPad!

Get the Word Out M...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Open Bike MS Training Rides (Bike Shop Promotion Week)

All of the following training rides during Bike Shop Promotion Week
start and finish at the respective Bike Shop. These rides cater to
cyclist of all skill levels and are meant for cyclists to not only
gauge where they are in their training, but to al...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Recurring Aquatics: The Challenge Program at Brooks Family YMCA
Brooks Family YMCA

Aquatic therapy is enjoyed by people with MS as a low-impact and fun
way to exercise. The Challenge Program is designed for adults only of
all abilites to improve range of motion, experience gentle stretching,
and encourage movement...
August 8, 2013 12:00 PM
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 8, 2013 2:00 PM
August 9, 2013
Open Bike MS Fundraising Week

Throughout the week cyclists will participate in 5 daily challenges and
1 week-long challenge to win amazing prizes, including Bike Shop Gift
Certificates, Bike MS cap and gloves, Polar water bottles or the Grand
Prize of an iPad!

Get the Word Out M...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Open Bike MS Training Rides (Bike Shop Promotion Week)

All of the following training rides during Bike Shop Promotion Week
start and finish at the respective Bike Shop. These rides cater to
cyclist of all skill levels and are meant for cyclists to not only
gauge where they are in their training, but to al...
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
August 10, 2013
Recurring Lookin' Good Self Help Group, Orange Park FY
Orange Park Library

Lookin' Good meets the 2nd Saturday of every month and is open to
people with MS, family and friends.*

*This support group is sponsored by the MS Foundation

August 10, 2013 11:00 AM
Recurring Living With MS Self Help Group, Tallahassee
Lafayette Community Center

Living With MS Support Group meets on the 2nd Saturday of
every month and is open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.



August 10, 2013 2:00 PM
Recurring Southside/ Mandarin Self Help Group, Jacksonville
Jewish Community Alliance

Southside/ Mandarin Support Group meets on the 2nd Saturday
of every month and is open to people with MS, family and friends.

For more information contact Susan: 904-396-1082

Please note: September's meeting will be
August 10, 2013 2:00 PM
August 12, 2013
Open FLN-Veterans Affairs MS Monthly Teleconference
Teleconference





August 12, 2013 8:00 PM
August 13, 2013
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 13, 2013 2:00 PM
Open FLN- CAN DO MS
August 13, 2013 8:00 PM
August 14, 2013
Recurring Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
Big Fish Yoga Studio

NOTE: WEEKLY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Studies have proven the beneficial effects of yoga for
symptoms of MS, including fatigue, depression and
anxiety, bladder and bowel issues, pain, and spasticity.

Join us for a free 6-week se...
August 14, 2013 6:30 PM
August 15, 2013
Recurring Aquatics: The Challenge Program at Brooks Family YMCA
Brooks Family YMCA

Aquatic therapy is enjoyed by people with MS as a low-impact and fun
way to exercise. The Challenge Program is designed for adults only of
all abilites to improve range of motion, experience gentle stretching,
and encourage movement...
August 15, 2013 12:00 PM
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 15, 2013 2:00 PM
Recurring But You Look So Good Self Help Group, Tallahassee
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital

But You Look So Good Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday
of every month and is open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 15, 2013 6:00 PM
August 20, 2013
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 20, 2013 2:00 PM
Recurring Newly Diagnosed Self Help Group, Jacksonville
Memorial Hospital

Newly Diagnosed meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month and is
open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 20, 2013 6:30 PM
August 21, 2013
Recurring Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
Big Fish Yoga Studio

NOTE: WEEKLY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Studies have proven the beneficial effects of yoga for
symptoms of MS, including fatigue, depression and
anxiety, bladder and bowel issues, pain, and spasticity.

Join us for a free 6-week se...
August 21, 2013 6:30 PM
August 22, 2013
Recurring Aquatics: The Challenge Program at Brooks Family YMCA
Brooks Family YMCA

Aquatic therapy is enjoyed by people with MS as a low-impact and fun
way to exercise. The Challenge Program is designed for adults only of
all abilites to improve range of motion, experience gentle stretching,
and encourage movement...
August 22, 2013 12:00 PM
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 22, 2013 2:00 PM
August 23, 2013
Open Bike MS Blitz Day

Any cyclist to raise $200 on August 23rd will receive a ride
jersey from a previous Bike MS ride.

August 23, 2013 12:00 AM
August 24, 2013
Open MS Service Day

Service Day Logo

MS Service Day is a North Florida Chapter program that matches
volunteers to families affected by MS who need household chores and
repairs. Yard work, household repairs, moving furniture, scrubbing
windows, de-cluttering, organizing,...
August 24, 2013 12:00 AM
August 26, 2013
Open FLN-Veterans Affairs MS Monthly Teleconference
Teleconference





August 26, 2013 2:00 PM
Recurring MS Circle of Friends Self Help Group, Gainesville
Trinity United Methodist

MS Circle of Friends Support Group meets on the 4th Monday of
every month and is open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 26, 2013 6:00 PM
August 27, 2013
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 27, 2013 2:00 PM
Recurring 4th Tuesday Self Help Group, St. Augustine
St. Johns County Public Library Anastasia Branch

3rd Tuesday Support Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month and
is open to

people with MS, family and friends.

Contact the chapter at 1-800-344-4867 for more information.

August 27, 2013 6:00 PM
August 28, 2013
Recurring Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
Big Fish Yoga Studio

NOTE: WEEKLY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Studies have proven the beneficial effects of yoga for
symptoms of MS, including fatigue, depression and
anxiety, bladder and bowel issues, pain, and spasticity.

Join us for a free 6-week se...
August 28, 2013 6:30 PM
August 29, 2013
Recurring Aquatics: The Challenge Program at Brooks Family YMCA
Brooks Family YMCA

Aquatic therapy is enjoyed by people with MS as a low-impact and fun
way to exercise. The Challenge Program is designed for adults only of
all abilites to improve range of motion, experience gentle stretching,
and encourage movement...
August 29, 2013 12:00 PM
Recurring Keep Moving: MS Excercise Class
Brooks Family YMCA

KEEP MOVING is an exercise program designed for those living with
MS. During the 1- hour program participants will learn how to
properly use equipment, such as hand weights and resistance
bands. This class will be held every Tuesd...
August 29, 2013 2:00 PM
August 30, 2013
Open Novartis MS Education Link
Carrabba's Italian Grill

As a service and courtesy to you, the National MS Society wants to
inform you of this educational opportunity. However, we want to be
clear that the Society has had no role in developing the content
or choosing the speakers fo...
August 30, 2013 11:00 AM

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